The VA has denied the appellant's claims for increased evaluations for his service-connected left knee disability, finding that the evidence does not support a higher rating prior to November 10, 2008 and from January 1, 2009.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not demonstrate additional functional limitation due to pain, weakness, incoordination or fatigability for either period of time.
- Claimed conditions
- Torn Medial Meniscus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1102989
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- Denied
The Veteran's increased ratings for right knee disability were denied, with the exception of a grant of an increased rating to 20 percent from February 7, 2019. The Veteran was also granted TDIU status.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability has been rated based on the severity of his symptoms, with a 10% rating for limited flexion and a 20% rating for a torn medial meniscus since March 28, 2019. The extension issue is not applicable as it was resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Veteran's March 22, 2010 surgery for his right knee disability did not meet the criteria for a temporary total evaluation under VA regulations.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal was denied as his right knee disorder and meniscus tear do not warrant a higher rating, with the exception of the current 30 percent rating for instability.
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